Louis Cicale, Jr.

Louis Cicale, Jr., of Palmer Township, PA, passed away on Friday, August 29th, at the age of 67. He was born on February 1, 1958, to the late Louis Cicale, Sr. and Vincenza (Mazzoni) Cicale, and was a lifelong resident of the area and a proud member of the Phillipsburg High School Class of 1977.

For 45 years, Lou ran a successful siding and window business in Northern New Jersey, known for his skill, reliability, and genuine care for his clients. He was also a faithful member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church in Easton, PA.

Louis is survived by his devoted wife, Janet (Ruppert) Cicale, with whom he shared nearly 39 years of marriage; his daughters, Lauren Cicale Smith and her husband Kevin, along with their two children Beau Louis and Drew; and Brooke Cicale Noon and her husband Timothy. He is also survived by his brothers, Richard and Robert Cicale, and his sisters, Jean Roth and Joanne Finken.

A loyal supporter of local athletics, Lou was an enthusiastic fan of Phillipsburg High School football and the Notre Dame Green Pond wrestling team. His passion for wrestling was especially meaningful, as the team was led by Coach Matt Veres, Jr., with the support of his father and Lou’s best friend, Matt Veres, Sr.

Louis adored his grandchildren and took his role as “Poppy” very seriously, cherishing every moment spent with Beau and Drew. He also had a beloved daily ritual—spending every morning at Dunkin’ Donuts, where both the staff and fellow regulars knew him well. Beyond local sports, Lou cheered passionately for the New York Yankees and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Lou was one of a kind. He will be remembered for his love of family, pride in his community, exceptional dedication to his work, and most of all, for bringing laughter, warmth, and a little bit of mischief into every life he touched.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm, at the Finegan Funeral Home at 302 Heckman Street in Phillipsburg, NJ. A Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at St. Jane Frances de Chantel Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue in Palmer Township, PA. The entombment will be at Holy Apostles Mausoleum in St. Philip & St. James Cemetery in Greenwich Township, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org and clicking “Donate” at the top of the page.